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The fastest waves shaking the ground like an accordeon (contraction and expansion) are the P waves. They have a global velocity of 5.5km/s in the crust while S waves moves at velocities around 3.2 km/s in the crust. Then you have surface waves (rayleigh and Love) which propagates only in the crust at velocities smaller than the S waves velocity.
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Is it true or false as s waves move through the ground they cause it to compress and then expand?
False. S waves (secondary waves) move through the ground by shearing the rock particles side to side, creating a horizontal motion that is perpendicular to their direction of travel. This shearing motion can cause the ground to move in a wave-like pattern, but not compress and then expand as with compressional waves (P waves).
What causes the ground to split in droughts?
During droughts, the lack of moisture in the soil can cause it to shrink and crack, leading to the ground splitting. The loss of groundwater and shrinking of clay-rich soils are common factors that contribute to the ground splitting during drought conditions.
When air rises fom the ground it always compresses and warms?
As air rises, it experiences lower pressure and expands. This expansion causes the air to cool as it rises, rather than compress and warm. As the air cools, moisture may condense to form clouds and precipitation.
How does the ground motion produced by a P-wave compare to the ground motion produced by a surface-wave?
The ground motion produced by a P-wave is a rapid back-and-forth motion in the direction of wave propagation, causing particles to compress and expand. In contrast, surface waves cause horizontal shaking and rolling motion along the surface, resulting in larger amplitudes and longer durations compared to P-waves.
What causes the fracture of the ground?
Ground fractures can be caused by natural events such as earthquakes, landslides, or sinkholes. Human activities like mining, drilling, or excessive extraction of groundwater can also lead to ground fractures. Soil erosion and weathering over time can weaken the ground, making it susceptible to fracturing.
What causes the ground to compress and expand?
the P wave
Is it true or false as s waves move through the ground they cause it to compress and then expand?
False. S waves (secondary waves) move through the ground by shearing the rock particles side to side, creating a horizontal motion that is perpendicular to their direction of travel. This shearing motion can cause the ground to move in a wave-like pattern, but not compress and then expand as with compressional waves (P waves).
What are the fastest waves that compress and expand the ground like an accordion?
The fastest waves that compress and expand the ground like an accordion are primary waves (P-waves). These seismic waves are the first to arrive after an earthquake and travel through solids, liquids, and gases. They cause particles in the ground to move in the same direction as the wave itself, resulting in the compressional and expansion effects.
What is the movement of the ground in a p wave?
In a P-wave (primary wave), the ground moves back and forth in the direction of the wave propagation. This means that the particles in the ground compress and expand as the wave passes through them, creating a push-pull motion similar to a slinky being compressed and stretched.
2 examples of longditudinal waves?
Sound waves in air or water are longitudinal waves where the particles vibrate in the same direction as the wave travels. Seismic waves generated by earthquakes are longitudinal waves that travel through the Earth's interior, causing the ground to compress and expand in the direction of wave propagation.
What The fastest wave that compress the ground?
The answer is Tsunami ????. Did this help u.
What are earthquake waves that compress and the ground like an accordion?
P waves
What causes the ground to split in droughts?
During droughts, the lack of moisture in the soil can cause it to shrink and crack, leading to the ground splitting. The loss of groundwater and shrinking of clay-rich soils are common factors that contribute to the ground splitting during drought conditions.
What kind of movement is produced by each type of the three seismic waves?
P waves - compress and expand the ground like a accordion S waves - vibrate from side to side as well as up and down Surface waves - make the ground roll like ocean waves The Earthquake is produced by each of the three types of seismic waves.
What kind of movements is produced by each of the three types of seismic waves?
P waves - compress and expand the ground like a Accordion S waves - vibrate from side to side as well as up and down Surface waves - make the ground roll like ocean waves The Earthquake is produced by each of the three types of seismic waves.
What causes the production of ozone at ground level?
Lightening causes it. It is a pollutant at ground level.
What causes water to be pushed up through an artisan well?
pressure of the ground strata around the water pocket
